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Glasdegib + Ziprasidone

Severity: Major

Glasdegib and Ziprasidone: major interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Glasdegib can prolong the QT interval. With ziprasidone, the effect on repolarization is additive and the risk of ventricular arrhythmia increases.

What this interaction means in plain words

Glasdegib and Ziprasidone can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.

Glasdegib belongs to Oncology; Ziprasidone belongs to Central Nervous System.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Additive pharmacodynamic QT prolongation.

What to do

Avoid the combination if possible. If it cannot be avoided, monitor ECG and electrolytes and correct abnormalities.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
  • Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
  • What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Glasdegib with Ziprasidone?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Glasdegib and Ziprasidone can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Glasdegib can prolong the QT interval. With ziprasidone, the effect on repolarization is additive and the risk of ventricular arrhythmia increases.

How serious is the interaction between Glasdegib and Ziprasidone?

MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid the combination if possible. If it cannot be avoided, monitor ECG and electrolytes and correct abnormalities.

What other medicines interact with Ziprasidone?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Ziprasidone with, for example, Amiodarone, Amitriptyline, Arsenic trioxide. The full list is on the Ziprasidone page.

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